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Remove "Powered by WordPress"

By Oliver Campion

Design & Themes / Themes & Templates

Remove "Powered by WordPress" Review - In-Depth Analysis

This plugin removes the WordPress credit from default themes. It allows users to customize the footer with a new widget area for site information.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.72/10

User Rating

4.4/5 (based on 21+ reviews)

Active Installations

20,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin removes the 'Proudly powered by WordPress' credit for those who want to use the default theme for their website but do not want everyone to know what they have used to build it. Content can then be added in its place with a new 'Site Info' widget area on some themes.

For block themes, you do not need to use this plugin, just edit the footer template in the Site Editor. We do have a plugin, Options for Block Themes, that adds additional features and options to block themes.

This plugin works on all classic default WordPress themes (and child themes) including Twenty Seventeen, Twenty Sixteen, Twenty Fifteen, and more. It also includes additional themes like Envo Shopper and GeneratePress.

Comparing to Alternatives

Remove "Powered by WordPress" is a straightforward plugin designed to eliminate the default footer credit. Compared to other similar plugins, it offers a simple solution but with limited theme compatibility.

Top alternatives

Remove "Powered by WordPress"

Strengths

Simple and easy to use with instant results
Effectively removes footer credit on supported themes
No complex configuration needed
Lightweight and fast to activate

Weaknesses

Limited to specific themes, especially older ones
Does not universally remove the HTML block containing the credit
Incompatible with newer default WordPress themes
Lacks customization options

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights ease of use and effectiveness on supported themes, but also points out compatibility issues.

Positive highlights

"The plugin does the job in a very simple and easy way and the customer service is outstanding." - elisaschram
"This plugin worked instantly, I just had to activate it and the credit was removed." - katherinemasters
"Honestly the fastest and most simple plug-in I've used with instant results." - edurepub
"Thank god. I can use this to add a copyright footer to Twenty Twelve." - Ken

Common complaints

Does not support themes newer than Twenty Twenty-One
Fails to suppress the HTML block in many themes
Limited to handpicked themes only
Not universal across all WordPress themes

Weaknesses

Incompatibility with recent default themes
Lack of universal footer credit removal

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users running older or specific WordPress themes like Twenty Twelve who want a quick and easy way to remove the default footer credit.

Not ideal for

Users with newer themes, especially default WordPress themes from Twenty Twenty-One onward, or those needing universal compatibility and customization options.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers a simple and effective way to remove the "Powered by WordPress" footer credit on supported themes without any cost or complex setup.

Final Verdict

Remove "Powered by WordPress" is a lightweight and user-friendly plugin that efficiently removes footer credits on select themes, making it ideal for users with compatible setups.

However, its limited theme support and lack of universal functionality restrict its usefulness for those with newer or unsupported themes, so users should verify compatibility before relying on it.